Nebraska Test Requirements

Admission to Teacher Preparation Program in Nebraska

Basic Skills Test

Those interested in becoming teachers in Nebraska must first be admitted to a Nebraska approved educator preparation program. Effective September 1, 2014, the Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators tests are the approved Basic Skills test for program admission. Passing scores must be achieved in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. (Passing Praxis I® PPST scores received prior to September 1, 2014, may also be accepted by institutions for program admission.)

If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core exams (5712, 5722, 5732) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5751) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5712, 5722, 5732).

Certification in Nebraska

Content Testing

Effective September 1, 2015: Candidates applying for any initial endorsement(s) to be placed on a Nebraska certificate must provide evidence they have passed the required Praxis II® content test for the endorsement(s) as listed below.